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Trevor Lees Slimline and Two-Tube Phono Preamplifier EDIT: Price reduction. Reduced by $400. I'm selling as I have designed and built my own cost-no-object phono amplifier, so even though this is a very nice item, it is surplus to my needs now. EDIT: New images added after requests from members TREVOR LEES "Slimline" pure vacuum-tube phono-only preamplifier This is a hot-rodded "pure vinyl" version of the original, classic Trevor Lees "Slimline" vacuum-tube pre-amplifier. The Slimline was originally sold as a full-function pre-amplifier with moving coil phono, moving magnet phono and several
Is A$1,250 a bargain for a Pro-Ject CLASSIC, or is this listing simply overpriced? The asking price is not a deal; it sits far above the typical used market for this turntable in Australia. Your internal database anchors the median used price at A$90, with the 75th percentile at A$95, meaning this listing is roughly 13 times higher than the highest recent comparable asking price. Even considering the original MSRP of roughly A$1,600 (converted from 950 €) or the new US price of A$2,300 (converted from $1,499 USD), a used unit commanding A$1,250 is aggressively ambitious and ignores the steep depreciation seen in the local market.
This turntable is well-regarded for its solid MDF chassis and excellent out-of-box performance, often serving as a reliable upgrade from entry-level decks. However, the meaningful upside here is nonexistent given the price disparity; you would be paying near-new money for a used product that typically resells for under A$100. Unless this listing includes a rare, high-end tonearm upgrade not standard on the base model, or the condition is museum-grade original-owner perfection with every accessory, this is a poor buying opportunity. The price suggests a seller misinformed about the local market reality, making it risky unless the condition is verified as exceptional.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems traces its roots to 1991 in Austria's Weinviertel region, north of Vienna, where founder Heinz Lichtenegger launched the brand amid the CD revolution. Kicked out of music school as a youth, Lichtenegger channeled his passion for analog sound into affordable, high-quality turntables at a time when vinyl seemed obsolete. His debut Pro-Ject 1, hand-assembled in the Czech Republic, earned rave reviews as a top high-end device, igniting a success story that relocated headquarters to Vienna before returning to Mistelbach in Lower Austria.
The brand excels in turntables, establishing itself as the world's largest and leading producer in that category, while expanding into a full spectrum of hi-fi components since 2000. Offerings include amplifiers, DACs, headphone amps, speakers, cables, and phono stages, all emphasizing essential sound reproduction with durable materials and minimalist design. Manufacturing remains European—primarily in Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany—prioritizing sustainability through local sourcing, short transport, and products built for longevity.
Pro-Ject holds a commanding niche as the go-to for mid-tier audiophiles seeking boutique European craftsmanship without extravagant pricing. Distributed in over 80 countries, it appeals to vinyl revivalists and discerning buyers who value analog purity, innovation, and value-driven performance over flashy excess, cementing its reputation as a pioneer in accessible high-fidelity.
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